Activity Assistant

Close Date Location Cumberland Health Centre (CHC) - Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Cumberland Health Centre Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time As Required Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $30.72 - $30.72 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Apr. 6 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority(Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Activity Assistant assists with the provision of activation and socialization programs for clients, and provides personal care assistance for client participants as required.

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience Grade 12, completion of a recognized Activation Assistant program, plus two (2) years of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Class 4 driver's license (unrestricted). Registered with the BC Care Aide registry. Skills And Abilities
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.
• Teach.
• Organize work.
• Operate related equipment, such as a 11-25 passenger, lift equipped van. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1499.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU